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- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1933.
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DUNLOP Fort
TYRE "feature of distinction and a factor of safety
DUNLOP
FORT
HEAVY FIGHTING BREAKS OUT ON JEHOL FRONT
Tel. 20269!
FOUNDED '1881.
No. 1914
Japanese Assert Initiative was Taken by Chinese
Chinese Forces
A GENERAL· STAFF.
RUN WILD
LORD LYTTON AND JAPAN
SCATHING PARIS SPEECH
STRONG ATTACK ON
WAR LORDS
Paris. Feb. 20.
A scathing indictment of
SLUMP IN JAPANESE ARMIES AT GRIPS
BONDS"
HEAVILY MARKED DOWN
IN NEW YORK.
(Specia! to "Telegraph") (Taingraph, Copyright, Telegraphie KIZACION, LITUinamen, SADA, Keraived, d'ebruary 21 2 >
New York, Feb. 20. Japanese Bonds fell two and a quarter points on Wall Stret to. "day, The decline which lasted for a fortnight amounts to ten points.---Reuter,
has
NAZI WAR
Japan's attitude towards her ON THE REDS
international obligations was
made by the Earl of Lytton
in the course of a striking STARTLING GOERING
speech here to-day at a
meeting of the Peace
Society.
ORDER TO POLICE
Lord Lytton-sair Japan did not SHOOT TO KILL
appear to have kept pace with the latest development of the politicnl
Berlin, Feb. 20.. thought and practice of the West
Captain Goering, the Prussian Although she had established a Commissioner for the Interior democratic Government, her Army
Lord Lytton (left) and General Araki, Japan's War Miniator.
and Navy were still organised on
a feudal basis, and the heads of
and Herr Hitler's right-hand man in the Nazi organisation, to-day issued a somewhat startling order. to the Berlin police.
He has ordered the police to shoot down Communists and other enemics of the State" "without hesitation and simultaneously in- structed them to protect and establish the friendliest relations with Nationalist organisations like the Nazi storm-troop, and Steel Helmets.
the
weapons
RUTHLESSNESS PERMITTED. The order says that her fighting Services, though en-may be used ruthlessly against titled Ministers, were independent organisations, hostile to the State and responsible to the Govern- and protection is promised to the ment alope.
of these
The efficiency Ministers was not questioned, but the altitude of the Japan- ese Gederal Staff was that of that Prussion General Sta from 1870 to 1914.
JAMESON RAID PARALLEL At the same time, the present altitude of Japanese nationals in Manchuria, by their actions of the last eighteen months, appears to be that of the authors of the Jameson Raid in South Africa in 1805,
police using firearms in the exer- cise of their duties, whatever may be the consequences of the shoot- ing.
The police are enjoined to re- member that it is more repre- hensible to omit. a repressive mea- sure than to make an error in execution. Reuter.
DOLLAR RISES A FARTHING
AT CHAOYANG
GENERAL OFFENSIVE NOT YET BEGUN
BATTLE STILL IN PROGRESS
CHINCHOW, FEB. 21. SEVERE FIGHTING BEGAN IN THE REGION OF CHAOYANGFÜ TO-DAY, LARGE FORCES OF JAPANESE TROOPS BEING THROWN INTO THE FIRING LINE FROM THE BASE AT CHINCHOW.
The Japanese assert that the Chinese opened the fighting with an attack on the Chinese garrison. The region is now the scene of feverish military activity, but up to the moment no information is forthcoming re- garding the progress of the battle.
Elsewhere along the Jehol frontier, the troops are waiting in an atmosphere of tense expectancy, but as far as is known the Japanese have not yet issued orders for a general advance. Reuter.
New York, Feb, 20. Foreign exchange and silver currencies advanced sharply on the New York Metal Market to-day with heavy speculation in metal induced by the threats of war in the Far East-Reuter.
THIRD DAY OF RACES
SIXTEEN START IN
FIRST RACE ·
DULL OVERCAST WEATHER
Tokyo, Feb. 21.
The above photo indicates the natural defences of Jehol, high moun- taina rizing sheer from the water in territory through which the Lan River, passes.
PROHIBITION REPEAL
RESOLUTION
PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Washington, Feb. 20. The House of Representatives to-day passed the resolution for the repeal of Prohibition which" has already been adopted by the Senate...The next step, will be a of the
special Convention Siates.-Renter
DUTCH WARSHIP MUTINY
Japanese despatches declare that the fighting was preciptated INQUIRY REPORT by a Chinese attempt to encircle the Japanese garrison, which was promptly reinforced.
Following the Chinese attack, the Japanese are reported, to have launched a counter-attack. The Japanese are expected to advance to Peiplão which is the terminus of the branch railway to the Jehol border-Renter.
CONCLUSIONS
COMMANDER. NOW RELIEVED
MIAMI SHOOTING
MR. CERMAK STILL, IN GRAVE CONDITION
HEART EXPERT CALLED IN.
21, 12.05 a.m./
AIR KILLING HORRORS
BRITISH POLICY AT GENEVA
THE CONTROL OF AVIATION
London, Feb. 20. The task of devising a practical scheme, which the words of Lord Londonderry, the British Air Mini- ster, will give to all nations real. protection against horrora to which the imagination can put no limit, while preserving for their use and convenience the beneficent development of peaceful flying." was begun at Geneva to-day by the air committee of the disarmament conference.
aviation."
The Committee met, in pursu- ance of the re- solution passed by
general com- mission, "to exa- mine the "possi- bility of the ex- ire abolition of military and naval aireraft "und bombing' from aic, combined with "effective control of civil
Referring to the menace which the misue of aircraft would con- stitute to civil population, Lord Londonderry said:
"Their development in the last twenty years has laid open to at- tack cities and centres of popula Ench year has seen an increase in tion lying far behind the frontler. the speed, range and carrying capacity of machines so that al- launch an air attack from one end ready aircraft exist which could of Europe to the other.
(Spécial to "Tolsgraph".) (ByTelegraph, Cepurik Telepraphie Messupes Ordinance, 1895. Received. February
Miami, Feb. 20.. Fears for the life of Mr. Anton Cermak, victim of last week's shooting outrage, appear to be growing, though hopes have not
OCEANS NO BARRIER.. by any means been abandoned.
"Even oceans are no longer a barrier and as aircraft, whether. Five doctors ar now attending civil or military, are increasingly the Mayor, while Mr. Frederick annihilating time and distance, the Tice. the famous Chicago heart whole world is becoming as one specialist, has arrived for a con-continent." sultation with the other medical experts-Reature
He was authorised to restate on Batavia, Feb. 20. The Commission of Inquiry into
behalf of his Government, the de- the sensational events following:
ZANGARA SENTENCED. NO NEUTRAL ZONE.
claration made last November by. the mutiny aboard the Dutch bat-
Sir John Simon, that the United. Miami, Feli. 20.
Kingdom Government are prepar Peking. Feb. 21. tleship, De Zeven Provincien, The Tokyo suggestion that
Zangira, the man who attempted to subscribe to the univers Overcast weather again pre-Sino-Japanese compromise might port to the commander-in-chief.
abave submitted a preliminary re-ed to shopt the President-Elect, | acceptance of the abolition" of vailed for the third day of the be reached for the establishment
Mr. Franklin Roosevelt, was to naval and military aircraft, and The conclusions reached in the years' imprisonment..
day sentenced to a total of eighty air bombing, except for police pur- Race Meeting at Happy Valley, of a neutral zone is the Great but interest was well maintain-/ Wall region has met with strong interim report were outlined. by There were four charges against
(Continued on Page 7.) ed, with every promise of an-
denial by Chinese official circles. the Navy Commander in a stato- other. day of excellent sport.
Mr. T V. Soong, the Financement before the People's Council him, all of attempted murder and Minister, as concluded his con- to-day.
he was scntenzed to twenty years' The course was still fast. in-ferencex with Marshal Chang He said that sections of both imprisonment on each charge, the dicating the likelihood of good Hauch-liang, arranging the pro-the native and European crow sentences to ran consecutively. The political thought of Europe, | The Hongkong dollar rose
times being recorded. To-day is vanie of resistance to the planned the outbreak, which was said Lord Lytton, has changed infarthing this morning to is. 3d, not a day of big events, but there Japanese advance in fehel, al-due to dissatisfaction with the
PLEADED GUILTY. the last decade almost as much as The local market is still somewhat are some attractive items. on the though the Government is worried recent pay cuts.
Charack in respect of the shoot- the change which took place in uncertain, but the, undertone is card, and rivalry will be as keen) about a shortage of foodstuffs in The dissatisfaction was particu-;
ing of Mr. Anton Cermak, the Jpan between 1860 and 1900. firm.
as ever:
Jchol. It is alleged that Japan-larly great among the native both of whom are still in a various Mayor of Chicago and Mrs. Gill,) ese agents have been operating in ratings, who felt that they had condition, have not yet been laid. Jehol purchasing large quantities been unfairly discriminated of fond-stuffs with the intentions against.
LOCAL UNDERTÓNE FIRM
TH
International relationships were In London, silver rose 1/16th. All eyes are now turned on the now governed by the League Cov-China bought and there were Champions, to be run to-morrow, enant and the Kellogg Pact, and small offerings on a steady mer- and the various stables will to-day it was no longer possible for any ket. After the official fixing, the been keen on getting-ponies of jeopardising the defence. country to be the sole arbiter of market ruled firm, business being qualify for this event. the action it might take in pűr reported at 1/16th over the quoted sult of national interests.
I THE KALGAN PLATE.--Winner
CHINA'S MANPOWER.
| (Jockey Allowance). One Mile.
"
SENIOR OFFICERS RELIEVED.
The success of the mutiny, ac-
BERASAKANADAITEZKENERISTIKE SICURATATZERAN DEN
The final editions of the "Telegraph" to-day and to morrow will contain race re- suits and cash sweeps up to and including the eighth race,
JOHNSONANTEJNERAFINESTUNDARVESTERINGENE
Chang Hsueh-liang has not yet decided on the appointment of a rates, at which price Amurica was $750. Second $300. Third $300. For Commander-in-Chief to direct the cording to the Commission of In- inclined to buy.
China Ponies, Subscription Griffins of whole of the defence armies inquiry, was made possible by the In New York, silver advanced this Club of this Meeting. Weight for Jehel-Special, The General Staff of everyone cent from 28% to 27%, with inches as per scale. Winners barred.
lack of special precautionary mea- country was necessarily subject, the market erratic.
sures and the absence nshore of to-day not merely to the controlį
the senior officers and the ma anf its national Government, but tol
jority of the petty officers.. the obligations of these national
Zangarn pleaded guilty to all He added that it had not yet the charges, thereby putting an instruments.
been satisfactorily proved that end to expectations that he would the officers acted sufficiently ener-attempt to escape imprisonment by zetically in their attempts to re-claiming that he was insane at gain control, The Commander the time the attack was made.-- and the First Officer have beenRenter. relieved' of their posts and dlaci pline has been restored.-Reuter.
"That fact," said Lord Lytton. "appears to have been insufficient-
and Geneva fails, the choice may be, however reluctantly, reversed."
JAPAN'S FEARS.
ly apppriated by Japan, and Continuing, Lord Lytton
uid
failure to appreciate it has pro-Japan feared the spread to Korea
duced the present Far Eastern crisis."
Referring to China, Lord Lytton said the immediately urgent questions were how China could be helped and how soon a strong Central Government could be estab- lished.
1
A. Z. Jingle (158) (31r. A. J. P. Heard) Mr. Wong Sui-ngau's Burgomus-
ter (158) (Mr. A. F. Clark), 2 Mr. Au Tat-hing's White Butterfly (150)
of Russian Communism, and awLo's
with anxiety the rising tide of
a
Mr. J. E. Noronha Auction Bridge (147)
(Mr. C. P. Ferguson) b
Chineze Communism from the Mr. A. E. M. Rafeek's City of...
South. Nanking could have wel- comed her help in reslating both.;
Canton (155)
but instead. Japan had chosen to LT E's interpque forcibly a buffer State.
(Mr. E. Q. Butler). 0
Gold Box (156)
of her own creation-Manchuria Mrs. E. H.M. Tinson's Hey Tor
(Mr. S. N. Pan) 0 --which cannot but increase the
(152) (Mr. T.-L. Wong) 0 very danger against which it was Mr. Yam Man's Honolulu Moon meant to guard.
(156)
(Mr. P.. Young)
He was most impressed by, the colossal man-power of China, the When I use the word 'Japan," future of which seemed to be said Lord Lytton, "I must not be Mr. H. Y. Liang's Iron Grey. wrapped up in the questions of misunderstood. The Japancae| (154) (Mr. L. G. Front)
how, when and by whom this people have always been sincere Dynasty's King Salmon splendid manhood could be given and enthusiastic in support of the unifying force of national the League of Nationé,
consciousness.
"Geneva or Moscow? The shadow of that great question is cast over the East and West. At present, China has chosen Geneva, but if Japan peratsis in her present policy
but the Japanese General Staff, which momentarily con- trols the Government of 'Ja- pan, belleves it enn ́success- fully defy both Moscow and Geneva. That road can never lead to peace."—Reuter.
(158) (Mr. G. U. Da Roza) H. P. Rees Krata Viz
(158) (Mr.VA. Proulx) Own's Little Rock (158)
QIг. A:A. R. Botelho) S. B. K's. Partnership (162)
(Mr. D. S. L Mr. E. L. Hosie's Philterer
(155) (Mr. A. L. Caplan) 0
A
Field's Springfield (152)
(Mr. V. V. Needa) 0 Lister's The Leprechaun
(147) (Mr. II. V. Pearce) Short head; length and half. Time: 2.11.2,'5 secs.. Pari-mutuels Win $77.90;
| pinces, $14.40,- $8.20, $60.90.
CASH SWEEPS
No. 332
118 224
Race
$1,073.80 $306,80 .$153.40
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Unplaced ponies (350 each):- Nos. 267, 510, 127, 72, 257, 448, 183, 101, 38, 117, 409, 426, 399.
Selections by "Rhigtail.” "Ringtails" selections for 0day's Races are as follows:
3rd Race... 0
Stickybeak: Tecumseh
"
Northern Ster (Continued on Page 7.)
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
EFFORTS, TO, KEEP IT GOING
London, Feb. 20.
WINTRY WEATHER AT HOME
HEAVY SNOWFALL REPORTED.
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London, Fet. 20. Further snow fell today over) Although the Company which most of England, and. in North has run the annual International Yorkshire the drifts are some feet Horse Show.decided to-day to be deep.-British Wireless. to-wound up voluntarily, efforts are
LADY RUNCIMAN PASSES
MOTHER OF NOTED MINISTER
London, Feb. 20. Lady Runciman, wife of Lord Runciman, and mother of Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, died to-day, ・・ aged 85.
Lord Runciman was created a Peer in the New Year. Honours and took his scat in the House of Lords last week.--British Wirelēks.
AUSTRALIAN LOAN.
BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE OF COMMONS
London, Feb. 20, In the House of Commons to night, after, u long debate, the third reading of the Australian Loan Bill was carried by 227 votes to 51-British Wireless.
CHIEF JUSTICE. OF UGANDA
MR. S. ABRAHAMS APPOINTED
London, Feb. 20.
Mr. S. Abrahams, Attorney Gen.
being made Independently, by An elderly Chinese, woman, of 32, Lord Lonsdale and other influen Centre Street, received fatal injuries) al sportsmen, to hold the show yesterday when she fell downstairs this year on the same scale as at her home. She had been ill for the that of last sumber, which was past three weeks and yesterday was eral of the Gold Coast, has been, the most successful of recent going downstairs when she suddenly appointed. Chief Justice of Ugan- | years.—Britah Wirelcan.
collapsed. Her name was given as da, in succession to Sir Charlen Leung Shing, aged 70 years.
Griffin British Wireless.